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GIS DATABASE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
The data from different disciplines and agencies, as listed below, is required
for disaster management process to obtain satisfactory results. Spatial and temporal
data on the disastrous phenomena like landslides, floods, earthquakes their location,
frequency, magnitude, etc. Data on the environment of the region like topography,
geology, geomorphology, soils, hydrology, land use, vegetation etc. For more details
, please refer to Annex- I.
Data on elements in the region that might be affected by the disaster like
infrastructure, settlements, population etc and the socioeconomic condition of the
region. It can be seen that most of these data are of spatial nature, hence a GIS
would not only be the most appropriate way to compile the data, but also the best
platform to analyze them. A GIS database for disaster management would consist
of several sets of information, as given below (Table 3.2).
1 Base maps
2 Remotely sensed imageries like Quickbird, IRS LISS III
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Thematic maps like, geology maps, geomorphology maps, Soil maps, Flood
maps and digital terrain modeL
Temporal data on disasters and their details, connectivity and
communication infrastructure like roads, railways, ports, airports, helipads
etc
5 Hospitals and medical facilities
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